And that's why it's a HUGE opportunity for local investors to ride the roller-coaster California market and experience 12-36 months of appreciation and then sell at the top of the market.

I hounded a local investor in my area for quite some time until he allowed me to ride around with him to his projects.

It's very popular to ride the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island.

Hi @Taylor Kennison,Closing costs do not scale up and down in a linear fashion with purchase price or loan amount.

YES,  It is a bit scary, as lots of big players here locally are cautious, or partially unwinding as I'm getting in, but that's what they are supposed to do; locking in profits, and let the rest ride on the house.  

Thanks for your comment Joshua,Proof will be in the pudding.There are and always will be "pumpers" on the forums.Many boasting about who's is bigger, etc...But let's get real hereReal estate is a rollercoaster of a ride and we all make mistakes and loose money.Let's see who is willing to say how much they lost heheMuch success

It was amazing how those same repairs were completed in a timely fashion once our clients agreed to pay an additional $40K!  

I'd like to partner with a person with lots of experience in older real estate and I'll split the profits I just need you to ride shotgun, provide quality guidance and help me avoid pitfalls.

This controls the materials being paid and delivered to the jobsite in a timely fashion. 

Ten years allows you time to ride the cycle and exit at the next market cycle peak.